Mike Desmond QB Michigan
6-6, 213
40: 5.28
Bench: 23
Analysis-
Probably has the best arm, but pocket presence is a large concern. Will make all the throws with either perfect touch or zips it in a tight spot. Mentally is good enough.
Comparison: Peyton Manning (Sorry)
Senior Stats: 3533 Yards 32TD’s 8INT’s; 2nd most sacked QB in Big10.
Rating: 80-90

Tyrone Biggums QB Duke
6-4 216
40: 4.55
Bench: 4
Analysis-
He would probably move to WR if he wasn’t so tall. Shows good touch, but poor zip. Has great pocket presence. Has received allegations of cocaine use. Played well without great surrounding talent.
Comparison: Kordell Stewart
Senior Stats: 2193 Yards 9TD’s 6INT’s; 8RTD’s
Rating: 78-84

Brent Noose QB Texas A&M
6-2 190
40: 4.66
Bench: 19
Analysis-
Is much stronger than his skinny stature indicates, but some weight gain would be nice. Is one of the most accurate QB’s out there and his speed helps. Arm strength is lacking.
Comparison: Colt Brennan (w/o the system)
Senior Stats: 2774 Yards 19TD’s 4INT’s; 4RTD’s
Rating: 76-86

Carmelo Anthony QB Kansas
6-3 235
40: 4.81
Bench: 28
Analysis-
Despite having a decent 40 he is a terrible pocket QB. Has a great arm that can shred any defense, but he also needs a great line to do this.
Comparison: Eli Manning
Senior Stats: 3009 Yards 20TD’s 10INT’s; 3rd most sacked QB in Big 12.
Rating: 76-85

Terrelle Moss, RB Wisconsin
5-8 190
40: 4.41
Shuttle: 4.01
Bench: 15
Analysis-
Not quite as fast as originally thought but makes great cuts and more than makes up for what we thought his 40 time would be. Is a hard worker but does he have the toughness to be a good pro RB. Has good strength for a little dude.
Comparison: Garrett Wolfe
Senior Stats: 1874 Yards 18TD’s 7.7Avg; Only 5 Fumbles in Career
Rating: 76-91

Junior Diggs, RB Pittsburgh
6-2 224
40: 4.37
Bench: 32
Analysis-
Hello Calvin Johnson of RB’s. Is a pure running back in almost every sense of the word. Wont make any catches or block, but makes every cut look see easy, can overpower even the biggest of defenders and has the speed to outrun many safties and slower CB’s. Can he take the full load.
Comparison: Jim Brown
Senior Stats: 1030 Yards 14TD’s 8.5 Avg; 18 Drops in one year.
Rating: 81-91

Seth Harris, RB Penn St
5’10 205
40: 4.40
Bench: 13
Analysis-
Is great in the open field but between the tackles he needs work. Not with his power but with explosion. He wont get into the open field if he doesn’t get past the line. Is a great pass-catcher and is able to getinto the open field on those plays.
Comparison:
Senior Stats: 1289 Yards 10TD’s 5.8Avg; 522 Rec Yards
Rating: 77-87

EJ Washington-Bush, RB Cal
5’10 201
40: 4.33
Bench: 5
Analysis-
Probably the most exciting player in football last year. Draws many comparisons to a poor man’s Reggie Bush. But many doubt his toughness and see him as being too finesse. Look for him to make big plays without getting a carry.
Comparison: Reggie Bush
Senior Stats: 1004 Yards 8TD’s 8.4Avg; 7 KR and PR TD’s
Rating: 78-83

Germain Taylor RB NC A&T
5-11 225
40: 4.65
Bench: 33
Analysis-
Best word that describes him, NASTY. Plays through pain and even rehabbed from major injuries. Couldve gone to any school in the world w/o his injury problems. 40 time was less than stellar, but that shouldn’t be a judge of his abilities. Runs low and makes great cuts. Didn’t play against elite comp, but was a record setter in I-AA. Extremely hard worker.
Comparison: Tony Hunt
Senior Stats: 2133 Yards 31TD’s 6.9Avg; 458 Rec Yards
Rating: 79-89

Q Jackson WR Washington
6-0 170
40: 4.31
Bench: 15
Analysis-
Not very strong but durable. Has great speed and burst and runs good enough routes to get open. Also has excellent leap ability. Has some anger issues and has been known to be cocky.
Comparison: Desean Jackson
Senior Stats: 54rec 990yards 8TD’s; 6KR/PR TD’s
Rating: 79-86

Troy James WR LSU
5-10 185
40: 4.22
Bench: 9
Analysis-
Has to be the fastest man in the draft. Is lighting quick and will make big plays off screans. Soft hands. An average at best route runner. Sometimes makes mistakes due to lack of experience. Is also a major threat going deep.
Comparison: Steve Smith
Senior Stats: 38rec 809yards 6TD’s; 4KR/PR TD’s
Rating: 77-87

Kareem Johnson WR Florida
6-5 235
40: 4.38 and 4.52
Bench: 25
Analysis-
40 Time was wildly inconsistent, but speed isn’t a huge problem with this huge WR.
Great leaping ability and gigantic wingspan help make all the tough catches look easy. Is very tough and a great worker. Fights for every yard. Limited productivity due to incositency at QB position, but made the most out of every catch. Time will tell if he can become the deep target he was in college.
Comparison: Calvin Johnson
Senior Stats: 44rec 941yards 11TD’s; 2 Rushing TD’s
Rating: 81-91

Julio Stone WR LSU
6-4 228
40: 4.36
Bench: 17
Analysis-
One of the best deep targets out there combing great speed and size. Does almost everything right as a WR, but lazy work ethic and arrogance was a turn off with teammates. Doesn’t always show effort if not getting the ball, or changes his routes without letting the QB know which leads to interceptions and drops balls if team is losing by a large sum.
Comparison: Randy Moss
Senior Stats: 69rec 1180yards 12TD’s; 10drops
Rating: 83-91

Lonny Lancaster WR Tennessee
6-4 205
40: 4.45
Bench: 19
Analysis-
Good speed and burst. An average catcher mostly due to a lack of concentration. Terrible route runner. Great leap ability. Is fiery too much sometimes and has been ejected twice in his career. Right now is just a great deep threat, until Route Running Improves.
Comparison: Smaller Plax
Senior Stats: 60rec 1026yards 11TD’s; 2 career ejections
Rating: 76-85

Lebron James TE Arizona State
6-8 260
40: 4.54
Bench: 32
Analysis-
A complete freak, hard to bring down, gets open using speed, great deep threat, amazing leap, and a huge target in the redzone. But he has been known to be slow off the line, causing jams and is a terrible blocker despite size.
Comparison- Antonio Gates
Senior Stats- 45rec 626yards 15TD’s; 16sacks/TFL allowed
Rating- 81-87

Marcus Henderson TE Oklahoma State
6-4 250
40: 4.56
Bench: 31
Analysis-
Doesn’t have the same size as James, but much of the same ability. The thing that Henderson has is great burst and acceleration. He is able to reach top speed quickly and will burn any S’s in his way to the endzone. Is a terrible blocker.
Comparison-Randy McMichael
Senior Stats- 57rec 649yards 12TD’s; 13Sacks/TFL allowed
Rating-80-88

Hey man,
I just wanted to give you a heads up that you are one of the players I am looking to add to the New Zealand Warriors. I'm not sure how things will pan out in the draft as far as guaging who will be available when, but just know that we're interested in the skills you bring to the table.

Thank you for contacting me, you are the first team to do so. I love your management and the way you run your team. I will not go public about this, I just hope that I am available for your next draft pick.
-Ehren McBride

Meanwhile, in hockey the other night, the Washington Capitals' Eric Belanger gets hit with a stick, loses EIGHT teeth, has an instant root canal in the locker room, comes back out and PLAYS and never says boo.

So new rule, NBA: Unless you have a root canal at halftime, SHUT UP AND PLAY!